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It's the worst event in human being's nautical history , six times more deadly than the Titanic . When the German cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff was hit by torpedoes fired from a Russian submarine in the final winter of World War II , more than 10,000 people - mostly women , children and old people fleeing the final Red Army push into Nazi Germany - were packed aboard .
An ice storm had turned the decks into frozen sheets that sent hundreds of families sliding into the sea as the ship tilted and began to go down . Others desperately tried to put lifeboats down . Some who succeeded fought off those in the water who had the strength to try to claw their way aboard . Most people froze immediately . " I'll never forget the screams , " says Christa Ntitzmann , 87 , one of the 1,200 survivors . She recalls watching the ship , brightly lit , slipping into its dark grave-and into seeming nothingness , rarely mentioned for more than half a century .
Now Germany's Nobel Prize-winning author Gtinter Grass has revived the memory of the 9,000 dead , including more than 4,000 children-with his latest novel Crab Walk , published last month . The book ,which will be out in English next year , doesn't dwell on the sinking : its heroine is a pregnant young woman who survives the catastrophe only to say later : " Nobody wanted to hear about it , not here in the West ( of Germany ) and not at all in the East . "
The reason was obvious . As Grass put in a recent interview with the weekly Die Woche : " Because the crimes we Germans are responsible for were and are so dominant , we didn't have the energy left to tell of our own sufferings . " The long silence about the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff was probably unavoidable - and necessary .
By unreservedly owning up to their country's monstrous crimes in the Second World War , Germans have managed to win acceptance abroad , _ the neo-Nazis at home and make peace with their neighbors .
Today's unified Germany is more prosperous and stable than at any time in its long , troubled history . For that , a half century of willful forgetting about painful memories like the German Titanic was perhaps a reasonable price to pay . But even the most politically correct Germans believe that they've now earned the right to discuss the full historical record . Not to equate German suffering with that of its victims , but simply to acknowledge a terrible tragedy . | Why does the author say the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff was the worst event in nautical history ?
a) Most of its passengers were frozen to death .
b) Its victims were mostly women and children .
c) It was attacked by Russian torpedoes .
d) It caused the largest number of casualties .
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
What stimulates the central nervous system?
a. Nicotine
b. Exercise
c. A chime
d. Energy
e. A computer
f. Sweating
g. A doorbell
h. Acetic acid
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h"
] | qasc |
|
X is above and to the right of O. X presents over D. T and D are in a horizontal line with T on the left. | What is the relation of the agent X to the agent O?
- lower-left
- left
- below
- upper-right
- lower-right
- overlap
- upper-left
- right
- above | upper-right | [
"lower-left",
"left",
"below",
"lower-right",
"overlap",
"upper-left",
"right",
"above"
] | stepgame |
How can I cool down drinks faster?
a] Wrap in a wet paper towel before putting in the freezer.
b] Wrap in a wet paper towel after taking out of the freezer.
| a | [
"b"
] | piqa |
|
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block B is above C and block C is above A. Block A has one big blue square. A big black square is also touching the bottom edge of this block. To the left of, far from and below the big blue square there is the big black square. The big blue square is touching the right edge of this block. Block B contains a big black triangle. And block C contains two medium yellow squares. This block also contains one medium blue square. The medium blue square is near to and above medium yellow square number two. It is to the right of and below medium yellow square number one. | What is above the shape which is touching the bottom edge of a block? a medium blue square which is touching the right edge of a block or a medium yellow square? | Both of them | [
"Medium blue square which is touching the right edge of a block ",
"Medium yellow square ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
People often subconsciously think that feeling lonely means that this human figure is alone. But in fact, people may not feel lonely when they are alone, but may also feel lonely when the crowd is crowded. Because loneliness comes from the connection that people "own" and "desire" The difference between them is a subjective feeling. A person may be surrounded by others, but is unavailable because he desires some kind of connection, and then feels lonely; while being alone is an objective state, which is "only me at this moment A person". | What does this text mainly explain?
- Establishing connections is an important way to avoid loneliness
- The true psychological mechanism of human loneliness
- Loneliness is not necessarily related to being alone
- Association between subjective feelings and objective states | Loneliness is not necessarily related to being alone | [
"Establishing connections is an important way to avoid loneliness",
"The true psychological mechanism of human loneliness",
"Association between subjective feelings and objective states"
] | logiqa |
Billy's new puppy had floppy ears. That might be because
* The puppy's mother had ears that looked the same way
* The puppy was deaf
* The puppy was tired
* The puppy was missing the bones in its ears | The puppy's mother had ears that looked the same way | [
"The puppy was deaf",
"The puppy was tired",
"The puppy was missing the bones in its ears"
] | openbookqa |
|
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A has a medium blue square. Below block A there is block B. It contains two medium yellow squares. Below medium yellow square number two which is below a medium blue square there is medium yellow square number one. It is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium blue square. Above block A there is block C. It contains a medium yellow square. There is also a medium black square in this block. The medium black square is below the medium yellow square. | Which object is above a medium blue square? the medium yellow square that is in block C or medium yellow square number two? | The medium yellow square that is in block c | [
"Medium yellow square number two",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
all three workers are wearing a mask . | Are the red and brown thing touching?
a] No
b] Yes
| b | [
"a"
] | resq |
We have three boxes, named one, two and three. A small orange watermelon, a small green watermelon and a big yellow apple are in box one. A big green apple and a big orange watermelon are covered by box one. The small orange watermelon is east of the big green apple. The big green apple is to the east of and the big orange watermelon is west of the big yellow apple. A big orange melon is inside box two. Box two contains a small yellow apple. Box three with a medium green melon has box one. Disconnected from and west of this box there is box two. To the north of and away from this box is box three. | Where is the big orange melon regarding the small orange watermelon?
A] near
B] tpp
C] front
D] tppi
E] left
F] below
G] ntpp
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G"
] | spartun |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block B is below C and block C is to the left of A. Block A has one medium blue square. Block B contains a medium yellow square. And block C has two medium blue squares. There is also a medium yellow square in this block. It is below medium blue square number two. Below the medium yellow square and medium blue square number two is medium blue square number one. | Which object is above a medium yellow square? medium blue square number two or the medium blue square that is in block A? | Medium blue square number two | [
"The medium blue square that is in block a",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
X and V are parallel, and X is on top of V. R is diagonally to the bottom right of X. | What is the relation of the agent X to the agent R?
- left
- upper-left
- overlap
- above
- below
- lower-right
- right
- lower-left
- upper-right | upper-left | [
"left",
"overlap",
"above",
"below",
"lower-right",
"right",
"lower-left",
"upper-right"
] | stepgame |
There exist three blocks, called HHH, LLL and KKK. Block KKK is disconnected from block LLL. Block HHH with a red pentagon is below, disconnected from and on the left side of block LLL. Block LLL is below block KKK. A medium grey hexagon and a large grey hexagon are covered by block HHH. Block LLL covers a large grey star. A medium grey pentagon is covered by and a little pentagon is within block KKK. Block KKK has a large purple hexagon. | Is the large grey hexagon under the medium grey pentagon?
a: Yes
b: No
| a | [
"b"
] | spartun |
Pesticides are used on a lot of crops, so it is best to wash them before consumption in order to avoid
A) Nothing
B) Falling ill
C) Flying
D) Floating
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | openbookqa |
|
Sometimes , actually every time ... I wonder why I am here . Not an existential crises kind of thing , but just a general longing for some kind of deep rooted connection . I have nothing here , I ' m with shallow roots again . | Why does the narrator not like their new surrounding ?
1. They do n't feel free .
2. They do n't feel their deep roots allow them to get free from drama .
3. They do n't feel close to anyone .
4. None of the above choices .
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | cosmos |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block B is above C. Block A is above B. Block A has one medium blue square. Block B contains one big yellow triangle. And block C has a big yellow triangle, one small blue circle and a small black triangle. A medium blue square is touching the top edge of this block. Below the small blue circle is the big yellow triangle. Touching the small black triangle there is the small blue circle. The medium blue square is to the left of the big yellow triangle and the small blue circle. | Which object is below a medium blue square? the big yellow triangle that is in block C or the big yellow triangle that is in block B? | Both of them | [
"The big yellow triangle that is in block c",
"The big yellow triangle that is in block b",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
The designer has made it possible to create a new world of dreams, in which goods are considered magical items at your fingertips, not products made in factories. It is also these designers that give these products a streamlined shape. The integrated plastic shell hides its different and irregular parts. Countless technically complex products are transformed into artworks by strongly unified visual characteristics, and the product's operating processes are all covered up, becoming a kind of Product with a distinctive personality. Due to the use of molding to make plastic products, they often have a curved shape, which is why they have promoted the trend of streamlined style and made them synonymous with modern fashion. | The text is intended to explain:
a) Designers use plastic to make products an art
b) Fashion and industrialization together lead to plastic products
c) Product practicality and aesthetics should be organically combined
d) Industrialized products need vitality through design
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | logiqa |
wet towel | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Can be used as insulator when freezing rise
- Can be used as insulator to help dough rise | Can be used as insulator to help dough rise | [
"Can be used as insulator when freezing rise"
] | piqa |
Q and D are vertical and Q is below D. U is above and to the right of V. T is below R at 4 o'clock. The object J is positioned above and to the left of object T. V is south east of J. I is on the right side and top of F. U is diagonally right and below Y. R is below F at 7 o'clock. D is sitting at the lower left position to Y. | What is the relation of the agent V to the agent I?
* left
* right
* upper-left
* lower-left
* upper-right
* below
* above
* lower-right
* overlap | lower-left | [
"left",
"right",
"upper-left",
"upper-right",
"below",
"above",
"lower-right",
"overlap"
] | stepgame |
Every heard the old saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"? It is true! Apples have a lot of nutritional value!
A medium sized apple has only 80 calories . What a great snack choice! Not only is an apple low in calories, they contain absolutely no fat. Thus, eating apples as snacks, as opposed to chips or cakes, will help reduce the risk of cancer.
On top of reducing the risk of cancer, the low sodium amounts in apples also help reduce high blood pressure and heart disease. They are cholesterol free. They are also rich in vitamin A, which helps strengthen vision along with bone and tooth development.
Now that we know the nutritional facts, let's take a look at some of the fun facts--That's right! Apples can be fun, as well as healthy!
If an apple is fresh, it will float on water. Twenty-five percent of an apple is air, thus allowing it to float. Can you imagine bobbing for apples that sink?
And, did you know that an apple is covered with a natural layer of wax ? That's what the peeling is. It protects the apple's high water content, keeping the apple fresh.
Apples are a very important part of a healthy diet, but keep in mind they can be fun. And always remember, if an apple sinks in water, pick another one to bob for! | Apples contain no _ .
- fat and sodium
- fat and cholesterol
- calories and sodium
- cholesterol and sodium | calories and sodium | [
"fat and sodium",
"fat and cholesterol",
"cholesterol and sodium"
] | race |
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Imagine being told that the bus leaves in 7. You might be thinking, 7 what? Does the bus leave in 7 minutes? 7 seconds?
The number 7 on its own does not give you much information about when the bus is leaving. That is because the units are missing.
Time is usually measured in units of seconds, minutes, or hours. It takes about 1 second to sneeze and 1 minute to get dressed in the morning. It takes about 1 hour to bake a pie in the oven.
There are 60 seconds in 1 minute. So, 1 second is much less than 1 minute.
There are 60 minutes in 1 hour. So, 1 minute is much less than 1 hour. | Select the better estimate.
How long does it take to bake lasagna in the oven?
* 45 minutes
* 45 hours | 45 minutes | [
"45 hours"
] | scienceqa |
M: Would you like to go dancing with me this evening?
W: I'd love to. But I'm just getting over the flu.
M: Well, why don't we do something else, like go to a movie?
W: Oh, no, thanks. Really, I'm still too weak for anything. | Why does the woman reject the man's invitation?
* She has to work hard for two weeks
* She doesn't like going to the movies
* She is recovering from an illness | She is recovering from an illness | [
"She has to work hard for two weeks",
"She doesn't like going to the movies"
] | dream |
В голямото семейство на медоносната пчела функциите на хилядите безплодни пчели работнички са строго разпределени. Едни от тях хранят ларвите и пчелата майка, други събират цветен прашец и нектар, трети поддържат определена влажност и температура в кошера, четвърти го защитават от неприятели. Това е пример за:
- родителско поведение
- социално поведение
- изследователско поведение
- хранително поведение | социално поведение | [
"родителско поведение",
"изследователско поведение",
"хранително поведение"
] | reasoning_bg |
|
The first museum we went to Musee d Rodin , which comprises a larges collection of Rodin 's sculptures , including casts . I just had to make it to the Musee de Rodin because I get speechless when I view his sculptrues . The museum was in the neighborhood so it took like 10 minutes via metro to get there , it was like a sign . The museum is one building and large garden . | What may happen to the narrator in the future ?
- None of the above choices .
- The narrator will go and avoid the Musee de Rodin .
- The narrator will visit other museums besides the Musee de Rodin .
- The narrator will make frequent visits to the Musee de Rodin . | The narrator will make frequent visits to the Musee de Rodin . | [
"None of the above choices .",
"The narrator will go and avoid the Musee de Rodin .",
"The narrator will visit other museums besides the Musee de Rodin ."
] | cosmos |
There are two blocks. Lets call them A and B. There are two medium yellow squares in block A. Medium yellow square number one is below medium yellow square number two. This block also contains a medium blue square. The medium blue square is below medium yellow square number one and medium yellow square number two. To the left of block A is block B which has one medium yellow square. It also has a medium black square. Below the medium yellow square is the medium black square. | Which object is to the left of a medium yellow square? the medium yellow square that is in block B or medium yellow square number one? | The medium yellow square that is in block b | [
"Medium yellow square number one",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block C is above B and block B is to the left of A. Block A contains two medium yellow squares. Medium yellow square number one is below medium yellow square number two. Block B contains two medium yellow squares. Medium yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below medium yellow square number two. Block C has a medium black square. | What is to the right of the thing that is touching the bottom edge of a block? a medium yellow square or a medium black square? | Medium yellow square | [
"Medium black square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. There are a small blue circle, a big yellow circle and a medium blue square in block A. The small blue circle is below the medium blue square. The big yellow circle is above and to the right of a small blue triangle. The small blue triangle is to the right of and below the medium blue square. The big yellow circle is below the medium blue square. To the left of block A there is block B which contains a big yellow triangle. To the left of block A there is block C with a medium black circle in it. | What is to the right of the black object? a big yellow circle or a blue square? | Both of them | [
"Big yellow circle ",
"Blue square ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Two boxes, called DDD and EEE exist. A large orange oval is within box DDD. Box DDD covers a large green rectangle which is near to this shape. Box DDD has another large green rectangle. This box contains box EEE. A midsize orange oval and a midsize green dimond are inside box EEE. The midsize green dimond is on the right side of the midsize orange oval and is near to a large green dimond. Box EEE covers the large green dimond. Close to the large green dimond there is the midsize orange oval. | Are all large green shapes covered by box DDD?
* No
* Yes | No | [
"Yes"
] | spartun |
She ended up serving it on the side for me . I liked my Sesame chicken - nice and crunchy , although I really should n't be eating a lot of fried foods . I ' m not a big fan of miso soup . I miss having the choice of cucumber salad and macaroni salad . They made their mac salad island style , with fruit bits , just like how my mom makes it . | What type of food is the narrator eating ?
A] None of the above choices .
B] They are eating vegetarian .
C] They are eating vegan .
D] They are eating Asian food .
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | cosmos |
To seal a piece of wood without using stain | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Spray a stain-based poly acrylic finish onto the wood, sand, then spray again and wait until dry.
* Spray a water-based poly acrylic finish onto the wood, sand, then spray again and wait until dry. | Spray a water-based poly acrylic finish onto the wood, sand, then spray again and wait until dry. | [
"Spray a stain-based poly acrylic finish onto the wood, sand, then spray again and wait until dry."
] | piqa |
W: I wish I didn't have to make a special trip to the post office to get my package.
M: Well, if you call them in the morning, they'll give the package to your mail carrier to bring out to you. | What does the man suggest the woman do?
* Take a trip.
* Go to the post office.
* Call the post office. | Call the post office. | [
"Take a trip.",
"Go to the post office."
] | dream |
My mom was convinced that he was coming back , but I was n't so sure . I gripped the steering wheel at this thought . " Yeah , hey , I ' m on the highway now . I should go before I take out too many vehicles . " " Wait ! | What is the narrator doing in the described scene ?
1] They 're becoming a mom .
2] They are driving a car .
3] They 're selling vehicles .
4] They are coming back .
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | cosmos |
What will you need to paint a coffin?
1: You will need a paint or stain.
2: You will need crayola crayons.
| 1 | [
"2"
] | piqa |
|
A robot is a computer-controlled machine that is programmed to move and handle objects. Robots are able to perform repetitive tasks more quickly, cheaply, and accurately than humans. In 1995, about 700,000 robots were used-including over 500,000 in Japan, about 120,000 in Western Europe, and about 60,000 in the United States-all in the industrialized world. Many robots applications are designed for tasks that are either dangerous or unpleasant for human beings. Now, robotic technology can be used in more and more fields. Experts say in the future robots will be able to make new highways, constructsteel frameworks of buildings, clean sewage , and such physical work. Besides, another possibility is the development of robotic technology in medical surgery operations.
Perhaps the greatest changes in future robots will improve from their increasing ability to reason. The field of artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from university labs to practical application in industry, and machines of a new kind of robots are being developed, _ can perform something involved in the process of understanding and planning, such as the management of a battlefield. Even the control of a large factory will be performed by intelligent computers. And there might be a possibility that these computers can design and make robots of their own.
Is there anything dangerous involved in this artificial intelligence progress then? Robot technology has been making people nervous ever since it was invented. Is it unreasonable to worry that robots will someday become too clever? Is it impossible that these human-like robots will start to think and plan for themselves? Will robots take over the world and force humans to give them energy to survive? | Which of the following do experts say robots won't be able to do in the future?
- Be used as medicine.
- Take up jobs of building construction.
- Take care of roads.
- Used as underground pipeline cleaner. | Take up jobs of building construction. | [
"Be used as medicine.",
"Take care of roads.",
"Used as underground pipeline cleaner."
] | race |
Ever since Canadian psychiatrist Michael R. Phillips, who works in China, released his report saying China's suicide rate from 1995 to 1999 reached 0.023 percent, the country has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world. But Jing Jun, a professor of sociology in Tsinghua University, challenges that view and presents the true picture through his nationwide research.
Jing and his students took one year to set up the first national database on suicide rate to grasp the overall trend of suicides in China. They collected data from the Health Statistics Annuals of the World Health Organization (sample size 10 million), and the country's Health Statistics Annuals (which cover 100 million people). The database covers 23 years, from 1987 to 2009. Jing calculates the suicide rate in China based on these data. Though the suicide rate was comparatively high in the early years, his study shows it has dropped in recent years, as opposed to the ascending trend in the rest of the world.
According to Jing's calculation, China's suicide rate had dropped to about 0.01 percent in 2004. In 2009, the figure dropped further to 0.007 percent, which is rather low compared with the global rate of 0.016 percent. Even if the "missing" suicides were added, China's suicide rate in 2009 would still be below 0.008 percent.[:Zxxk.Com]
Jing has found that one of the main reasons why the suicide rate has dropped was the steady and big decline in the number of suicides committed by rural women. In the early years, researchers generally agreed that the suicide rate among Chinese women was higher than among men, which is pretty rare in the rest the world. But the suicide rate among Chinese women, especially in rural areas, has declined remarkably in recent years. In fact, it is almost equal to that of Chinese men.
As a sociologist, Jing regards suicide as a social issue, and believes improvement of social policies will reduce the suicide rate even further. More people's lives can be saved if the authorities adjust to social environment for the better, he concludes. | From Jing's search, we can see _ .
* in the rest of the world suicide rate has been rising quickly in the last few years
* the suicide rate among Chinese women is lower than that of men
* different from Michael R. Philip's idea, the trend of suicides in China is declining
* China has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world | different from Michael R. Philip's idea, the trend of suicides in China is declining | [
"in the rest of the world suicide rate has been rising quickly in the last few years",
"the suicide rate among Chinese women is lower than that of men",
"China has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world"
] | race |
A medium purple hexagon and a medium red thing are in a block called HHH. Block HHH covers a medium grey hexagon which touches the medium purple hexagon. Block HHH has another medium purple hexagon. South of medium purple hexagon number two is medium purple hexagon number one. The red thing is north of the shape which touches medium purple hexagon number one. A block named LLL exists in the image. Block LLL contains a medium grey hexagon. The medium grey hexagon touches another medium grey hexagon. Medium grey hexagon number two is inside and touching block LLL. Another block called KKK is disconnected from this block. | Are all medium things north of all medium purple hexagons?
1] No
2] Yes
| 1 | [
"2"
] | spartun |
What will the student have to do on the test?
A) Finish college
B) Begin teaching
C) Write
D) Answer question
E) Solve equation
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
how to make pasta with garlic & broccoli | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Make pasta with garlic oil with orecchiette, tossing 1 small bunch broccoli florets with the garlic before adding the water. cover and cook 1 minute before reducing by half.
* Make pasta with garlic oil with orecchiette, tossing 1 small bunch broccoli florets with the grapefruit panna cotta before adding the water. cover and cook 1 minute before reducing by half. | Make pasta with garlic oil with orecchiette, tossing 1 small bunch broccoli florets with the garlic before adding the water. cover and cook 1 minute before reducing by half. | [
"Make pasta with garlic oil with orecchiette, tossing 1 small bunch broccoli florets with the grapefruit panna cotta before adding the water. cover and cook 1 minute before reducing by half."
] | piqa |
What's your favorite English letter ? Many of you may say Q. Why ? Because so many of you chat with your friends on QQ .
What do you like about QQ? What do you talk about ? The CCTV reporter ,Miss Wang interviews three kids . Let's listen to what they say .
When do you chat on QQ ? What do you talk about ?
Lin Yuhan , Xi'an : On weekends . We talk about homework and chat with each other .
Tang Yuting ,Shanghai : On weekends and when I don't have much homework .We exchange test answers and chat .
Yang Yuhang , Dalian : Our class goes online together at 4--6pm on weekends , We complain about homework ,chat and talk about computer games .
What do you put on your QQ blog ( )?
Lin : I put good articles. I have found online on my blog . I also write articles myself . They are about funny things that have happened in my class .
Tang : I put pictures on my blog . Not my own photos , but pictures from my favorite Japanese cartoons likeTennis Prince and Conan .
Yang: I put DV films on my blog . I shoot ( )them during sports meetings and school parties .The most popular one is about a dancing teacher .It is so funny that everyone watches it .
How do you like QQ?
Lin : It's a good place for us to make a record of our lives of both good times and sad times .
Tang : My friends and I may not have time to chat at school .But we can do it on QQ. It's very helpful to our friendships .
Yang : If you chat with your friends on the telephone ,your parents sometimes listen in on your convercation . There is no such problem with QQ . You can relax and talk freely . | How many kids are interviewed about QQ?
1] Six
2] Three
3] Two
4] Nine
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | race |
There are three boxes, named DDD, EEE and JJJ. A midsize green rectangle is in box DDD. Box EEE with a midsize orange rectangle covers box DDD. This box is disconnected from and in front of box JJJ. Box JJJ is south of this box. A midsize green rectangle and a white rectangle are inside this box. A midsize orange rectangle is inside and touching box JJJ. | Is a midsize green rectangle north of any white rectangle?
A) Yes
B) No
| A | [
"B"
] | spartun |
Friday I did Roxas , just for the recognition from people I knew , and almost beat a stranger over the head , thinking it was Tori . lmaoo . I got some birthday gifts from friends though , it made me so happy to know that people thought of me . | What else would typically go along with the event described ?
* Wedding cake because it was my wedding night .
* Birthday cake because it was my birthday party .
* Birthday present because it was a birthday party for my mom .
* An award because it was an award ceremony . | Birthday cake because it was my birthday party . | [
"Wedding cake because it was my wedding night .",
"Birthday present because it was a birthday party for my mom .",
"An award because it was an award ceremony ."
] | cosmos |
N is there and Y is at the 10 position of a clock face. | What is the relation of the agent Y to the agent N?
a. overlap
b. right
c. lower-right
d. lower-left
e. left
f. below
g. upper-left
h. upper-right
i. above
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
The latest research suggests that the key factor separating geniuses from the merely accomplished is not I.Q., a generally bad predictor of success. Instead, it's purposeful practice. Top performers spend more hours practising their craft. If you wanted to picture how a typical genius might develop, you'd take a girl who possessed a slightly above average language ability. It wouldn't have to be a big talent, just enough so that she might gain some sense of distinction. Then you would want her to meet, say, a novelist, who coincidentally shared some similar qualities. Maybe the writer was from the same town, had the same family background, or shared the same birthday.
This contact would give the girl a vision of her future self. It would give her some idea of a fascinating circle who might someday join. It would also help if one of her parents died when she was 12, giving her a strong sense of insecurity and fuelling a desperate need for success. Armed with this ambition, she would read novels and life stories of writers without end. This would give her a primary knowledge of her field. She would be able to see new writing in deeper ways and quickly understand its inner workings.
Then she would practise writing. Her practice would be slow, painstaking and error-focused. By practising in this way, she delays the automating process. Her mind wants to turn conscious, newly learned skills into unconscious, automatically performed skills. By practising slowly, by breaking skills down into tiny parts and repeating, she forces the brain to internalize a better pattern of performance. Then she would find an adviser who would provide a constant stream of feedback, viewing her performance form the outside, correcting the smallest errors, pushing her to take on tougher challenges. By now she is redoing problems--how do I get characters into a room--dozens and dozens of times. She is establishing habits of thought she can call upon in order to understand or solve future problems.
The primary quality our young writer possesses is not some mysterious genius. It's the ability to develop a purposeful, laborious and boring practice routine; the latest research takes some of the magic out of great achievement. But it underlines a fact that is often neglected. Public discussion is affected by genetics and what we're "hard-wired" to do. And it's true that genes play a role in our capabilities. But the brain is also very plastic. We construct ourselves through behavior. | What can be concluded from the passage?
* A fuelling ambition plays a leading role in one's success
* As to the growth of a genius, I.Q. doesn't matter, but just his/her effort.
* What really matters is what you do rather than who you are.
* A responsible adviser is more important than the knowledge of writing. | A responsible adviser is more important than the knowledge of writing. | [
"A fuelling ambition plays a leading role in one's success",
"As to the growth of a genius, I.Q. doesn't matter, but just his/her effort.",
"What really matters is what you do rather than who you are."
] | race |
Mip
Mip, a playful robot, was developed by a Canadian toy maker named Wowwee. It stands 19 cm tall. You can control it just with your gestures or a smart phone. Mip can run, balance and dance on two wheels. It can also bring you a bottle of water.
Android Wear
Google is developing a smart watch called Android Wear. The watch uses a touchscreen and voice control. Just say "OK, Google" to ask what ever you want to know. For example, say "OK, Google. Where's the nearest toy store?" Your watch will tell you the answer on Google Maps.
Le Pen
Do you like listening to music while doing homework? If you do, you will like Le Pen. With a music player planted inside, Le Pen plays music while you write on paper. The music stops when you stop writing. So if you want to enjoy more of your favourite songs, keep on writing.
One wheel
In the near future you may find a new way to escape traffic: a self-balancing skateboard called Onewheel. It can go as fast as 19 km an hour. On a single charge , it can take you as far as 7-10 km. | According to the passage, Android Wear can _ .
- play music while you're writing on the paper
- tell you how to get to some places
- run, balance, dance and even serve you
- go as fast as 19 km an hour | tell you how to get to some places | [
"play music while you're writing on the paper",
"run, balance, dance and even serve you",
"go as fast as 19 km an hour"
] | race |
Two boxes, called one and two exist. Box one contains box two. This box covers a small orange apple. A big yellow fruit is covered by box two. Box two contains a big green apple. The yellow fruit is to the south of the green thing. | What is the position of box two relative to box one?
1] ec
2] ntpp
3] behind
4] front
5] dc
6] far
7] above
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7"
] | spartun |
India was once part of the British Empire, but thanks to modern technology and a booming economy, it has turned the tables on its former colonial master. Indian tutors are helping to teach math to British children over high-speed Internet connections. Early results suggest the idea is improving exam results. But not everyone is happy at this "outsourcing" of tutoring.
It's 3:30, and pupils at Raynham Primary School in London are gathering for their after-school maths lessons.
Five time zones-- thousands of kilometers away--their math tutors are also arriving for class. High-speed Internet has made it possible for Indian tutors to teach British pupils in real time. Each pupil gets a dedicated one-to-one online tutor. The students work with activities on their computer screen and wear a headset and microphone to talk to their tutor.
The class teacher, Altus Basson, says he has seen an improvement in results. "There are some children who've really rocketed in their results. Children who struggleto focus in class focus a lot better on the laptops. The real advantage is that each child gets a focused activity and a single tutor," he said.
Such individualized teaching is the core idea of Brightspark Education, the company that provides the online tutoring, says founder Tom Hooper. "Children today feel very confident online; they feel very engaged; they feel very in control. And that's half the battle with education.Give them control, make them feel confident and enjoy their learning and you'll see them start to improve and embrace it," he said.
Raynham Primary School is among the first in Europe to try online tutoring. At between $20 and $25 an hour, it's about half the cost of face-to-face coaching. But some people say an Internet connection is not enough of a connection for teaching and learning. Kevin Courtney is deputy General Secretary of Britain's National Union of Teachers. "We think, there's a really important emotional connection between a teacher and a child whether it's a whole class or whether it's one-to-one. You need that immediacy of feedback and we're not convinced that that can happen across an Internet connection. In one of the wealthiest.countries in the world, we think that we can afford to have teachers with genuine emotional connection there with the children," he said.
Brightspark Education says the online tutoring is used only as an addition to supplement regular teaching. The company says its service does not represent a threat to teachers' jobs in Britain.
Parents say they're very satisfied with the results they've seen. And what about the children?Children: "I love it!"I love it!"I hate maths!" So math--or, as the British call it, maths--is still not everyone's favorite subject even with the latest technology to teach it. | What's the best title for this passage ?
1: A New Teaching Pattern
2: Indian Teachers and British Students
3: To Learn Maths with the Latest Technology
4: Indian Tutors Teach British Kids Online
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
Bivariate associations , Student 's t - tests , and logistic regression analysis were used to examine predictors of susceptibility . Results : Overall , 22.3 % of the never - smokers were susceptible to smoking . Boys were more likely to be susceptible than girls ( 26.0 % vs. 18.9 % ) , and susceptible children were slightly older than non - susceptible children ( 12.1 vs. 11.8 years ) . | What may be the reason why boys are more susceptible to smoking ?
- They have more peer pressure .
- They are easily swayed .
- They have pressure to look manly .
- They have more parents that smoke . | They have pressure to look manly . | [
"They have more peer pressure .",
"They are easily swayed .",
"They have more parents that smoke ."
] | cosmos |
Without a word , Rin mounted by herself , sat primly sidesaddle again and looked the other way . Manji pressed a hand to his abdomen for a moment , then straightened up with an apparent effort and mounted as well . They rode in fraught silence until they reached the outskirts of another small village . Rin spotted a roofed signboard posted by the road , with a couple of laborers peering at the printed notice . | What are Rin and Manji off to do together ?
- Rin and Minji are riding horses together .
- Rin and Minji are riding mules together .
- None of the above choices .
- Rin and Minji are working with others for charity . | Rin and Minji are riding horses together . | [
"Rin and Minji are riding mules together .",
"None of the above choices .",
"Rin and Minji are working with others for charity ."
] | cosmos |
Actually, long-distance bicycle camping is one of the happiest activities I have ever experienced. I generally sleep poorly at night, but in the woods on a tour, I sleep like a baby with the music of insects. In the morning, birds wake me up. I eat a snack before getting up, and then I quickly pack my sleeping bag, tent, and other things and get on the road. Usually I have less speed. Traveling by bike allows me to stop anywhere, such as lakes(especially places to swim), woods, and scenic spots .
Somewhere near lunch, I find a small drugstore and buy some bread, sandwich materials, and fruit. In the afternoon, my speeds are higher, and I spend less time at stops. In the late afternoon, I start thinking about stopping. I finally find a place in the early evening, cook a simple meal, and rest and cool off. As it starts to get dark, I put up my tent, and fall asleep.
There are exciting times and difficult times as well. Visiting strange or famous places are always exciting to me. I meet and talk with interesting people along the way. Enjoying beautiful scenes, meeting wild animals(usually at my camping site), and traveling up and down hills also make me cheerful. On the other hand, I may run into rainy or hot days, have to repair my bike, or just find myself in a bad state. The problems are easily dealt with. The pleasures remain in my mind for years. | Where does the writer usually have a good sleep?
1) In a hotel.
2) At home.
3) In a drugstore.
4) In the woods.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | race |
the boy is sitting at his desk in a classroom | Is the blue thing behind the writing?
a] Yes
b] No
| b | [
"a"
] | resq |
a dark-skinned , dark-haired girl wearing a black hat , a white cardigan , a green vest and a golden necklace . | Is the green thing above the black thing?
1] No
2] Yes
| 2 | [
"1"
] | resq |
Chemical changes and physical changes are two common ways matter can change.
In a chemical change, the type of matter changes. The types of matter before and after a chemical change are always different.
Some chemical changes are caused by heating or cooling. For example, burning a piece of paper is a chemical change caused by heating. When paper gets hot enough, it reacts with oxygen in the air and burns. The paper and oxygen change into ash and smoke.
In a physical change, the type of matter stays the same. The types of matter before and after a physical change are always the same.
A change of state is a type of physical change. Changes of state can be caused by heating or cooling. For example, ice melting is a physical change that can be caused by heating. Ice and liquid water are made of the same type of matter: water.
The law of conservation of mass says that all physical and chemical changes conserve mass. Conserve means to keep the same. So, the total mass before a physical or chemical change is equal to the total mass after the change. | What do these two changes have in common?
milk going sour
rust forming on a metal gate
a] Both are only physical changes.
b] Both are caused by heating.
c] Both are chemical changes.
d] Both are caused by cooling.
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
] | scienceqa |
Damn husband of hers is a jerk , and every time he treats her like shit , she calls in sick because she gets so upset . She claimed it was gall stones , we know better . He also abuses her , and I just pray it was n't that this time . I ' m worried about her , really worried . | What is the female subject likely to do in the future ?
- None of the above choices .
- The female subject will find a new wife .
- The female subject will leave her husband .
- The female subject will find a new friend . | The female subject will leave her husband . | [
"None of the above choices .",
"The female subject will find a new wife .",
"The female subject will find a new friend ."
] | cosmos |
I frankly haven't the slightest idea what the difference is between a moka pot and a cafetiere, but I'm going to pretend I do.
"Delicious," I say, setting down my cup. "Way better than that stuff you get at Starbucks."
Everyone else nods their heads in agreement, but I can't help but wonder if they're just being polite. Jason is pouring cream into his cup with a practiced hand, letting the white stream fall from the pitcher's lip in a smooth and slender column that blooms across his coffee's surface like a carnivorous plant photographed in stop-motion.
"Did you hear about Tibet?" he asks.
"Yeah," I say, "Terrible."
"What's really shocking," says my boss, "is the complete ignorance of, well, most of America about what's going on right now."
"Terrible." chimes in Jason. "and what with the death of newspapers, soon practically no one will be able to easily come by a well-formed opinion."
"Did you hear the New York Times might be going bankrupt?" my boss asks.
"Now that," Jason says, draining his cup, "would be a tragedy."
Our biscotti has arrived and I'm reluctant to take the first piece. Is Dr. Burns paying again? It makes me feel awkward, because and despite the fact that she paid the last time--and this was at her invitation. Jason, for all his savior faire, did not appear to know how a Turkish coffee tasting was really supposed to go last time, and did not question when Dr. Burns ordered for all of us. Tracy, similarly, followed the doctor's lead and silently acquiesced when she took the check from the waiter dressed in a vest and what I took be MC Hammer pants. At any rate, it's not too weird for the boss to pay, right? After last time, I had gone home and dug out a 1984 copy of Emily Post, but that wasn't much help. There was no heading for "Research Assistants" nor did I find a chapter on "Student/Professor Luncheons." | What did I wonder? | If everyone else is just being polite. | [
"Not enough information",
"Who is going to eat two biscottis",
"What is going on in tibet"
] | quail |
Experiments can be designed to answer specific questions. When designing an experiment, you must identify the supplies that are necessary to answer your question. In order to do this, you need to figure out what will be tested and what will be measured during the experiment.
Imagine that you are wondering if plants grow to different heights when planted in different types of soil. How might you decide what supplies are necessary to conduct this experiment?
First, you need to identify the part of the experiment that will be tested, which is the independent variable. This is usually the part of the experiment that is different or changed. In this case, you would like to know how plants grow in different types of soil. So, you must have different types of soil available.
Next, you need to identify the part of the experiment that will be measured or observed, which is the dependent variable. In this experiment, you would like to know if some plants grow taller than others. So, you must be able to compare the plants' heights. To do this, you can observe which plants are taller by looking at them, or you can measure their exact heights with a meterstick.
So, if you have different types of soil and can observe or measure the heights of your plants, then you have the supplies you need to investigate your question with an experiment! | Eliana likes to skip rocks at the river. She notices that some of the rocks she throws skip off the surface of the water many times, while others skip once and then sink. She wonders what factors affect how well rocks skip on the water. So, she decides to design an experiment. She has the following supplies available:
10 small flat rocks
10 large flat rocks
access to the river by her school
Using only these supplies, which question can Eliana investigate with an experiment?
a] Do rocks skip more times when thrown across a river or across a pond?
b] Do small rocks or large rocks skip more times when thrown across the river?
c] Do round rocks or flat rocks skip more times when thrown across the river?
| b | [
"a",
"c"
] | scienceqa |
M is over G. H is at a 45 degree angle to G, in the upper righthand corner. P and W are in a horizontal line with W on the right. X presents over W. M is on the top of Y and is on the same vertical plane. H is at the bottom and P is on the top. | What is the relation of the agent M to the agent W?
A: lower-left
B: upper-right
C: below
D: upper-left
E: overlap
F: above
G: lower-right
H: right
I: left
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
] | stepgame |
There is one block called HHH. A little grey pentagon is in block HHH. Block HHH contain a medium red hexagon and a large grey star. The star is close to the little grey pentagon. Block HHH covers a medium grey pentagon which is under the medium red hexagon and is above this object. On the left side of and close to the medium red hexagon there is the little grey pentagon. To the left-hand side of the medium grey pentagon there is the large grey star. | Is an object within a block?
a. No
b. Yes
| b | [
"a"
] | spartun |
The lawsuit of payment refers to the civil lawsuit requesting the people's court to order the defendant to fulfill certain payment obligations to the plaintiff who has the right to claim payment. The lawsuit of confirmation refers to the plaintiff asking the court to confirm the existence or non-existence of the legal relationship it claims The difference between a civil action request and an action for confirmation is that the party only requires the people's court to confirm the existence of the disputed legal relationship between the parties, and does not directly require the people's court to order a payment. | According to the above definitions, which of the following is the confirmed action in the following items?
A: Liu has repeatedly claimed that zhao's academic papers were plagiarized many times in public. zhao found liu's theory and asked him to apologize, but liu refused. zhao filed a lawsuit to the people's court and asked liu to stop infringement, apology
B: Ms. zhou often had quarrels with her husband after marriage, which seriously affected the relationship between the two, so she proposed to divorce her husband, and the husband expressed disagreement. ms. zhou filed a lawsuit to the people's court, demanding that the marriage relationship be dissolved.
C: Dr. zhang found a seriously ill baby abandoned by his parents in the corridor of the pediatric ward. dr. zhang found the parents of the baby, but the parents still refused to raise the baby. dr. zhang sued the parents of the baby to the court for abandonment
D: Ms. wang registered the house she bought at the expense of her brother so that her nephew could go to school nearby. when her brother sued for divorce, the house was listed as marital property, and ms. wang filed a lawsuit to the court claiming that she was the owner of the house
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | logiqa |
It seems Tropical Storm Eduardo is headed for the Texas Coast . They are predicting that it become a Category 1 Hurricane by morning . When you live on the coast it seems inevitable , but who really likes the prediction of these storms . Last year , we went to sleep with Tropical Storm Humberto , which was a low - grade TS , and we woke up with a Hurricane . | What will people want to do next ?
A. Evacuate to a safer area .
B. None of the above choices .
C. Travel to a tropical area .
D. Go swimming at the beach .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
N is on the left side to V. Z is on the right side and top of N. U is positioned above L and to the right. D is to the top right of H. A is placed in the right direction of O. V is on the same vertical plane directly above H. L and R are parallel, and L on the left of R. R presents right to G. A and U are both there with the object A above the object U. G and D are both there with the object G is to the left of object D. | What is the relation of the agent G to the agent U?
* above
* upper-right
* lower-left
* lower-right
* left
* below
* upper-left
* right
* overlap | lower-left | [
"above",
"upper-right",
"lower-right",
"left",
"below",
"upper-left",
"right",
"overlap"
] | stepgame |
Old Bear
Kevin Henkes(2008), under 40 pages
Target Audience: Preschoolers
Price: $3.8
Content: It is snowing really hard and Old Bear is getting ready for his long nap. As he sleeps, he dreams of being a cub again and enjoying the wonders of nature. He dreams about summer, fall, winter and spring and how each season brings him so much joy! The illustrations show the beauty of the seasons that Old Bear dreams about. Great book!
Half-Minute Horrors
Susan Rich(2009), 120~160 pages
Target Audience: Intermediates (4th~6th grade)
Price: $9.6
Content: Looking for a scary book that is also quick to read? How about a one-paragraph tale of terror or a simple drawing that will make your skin crawl? This book is a collection of very short stories, pictures and cartoons from an impressive group of authors and illustrators.
Leaves
David Ezra Stein(2007), under 40 pages
Illustrated by David Ezra Stein
Target Audience: Toddlers, Preschoolers
Price: $3.4
Content: It's Little Bear's first year. Fall has come to his island. When the leaves begin to fall, he wonders what to do. However, after following his instinct and sleeping through the winter, he awakens in spring to find everything blooming once again.
Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'
Eileen Spinelli (2003) , under 40 pages
Illustrated by Megan Lloyd
Target Audience: Preschoolers
Price: $3.5
Content: The Tappletons (bears) are gathered together for their big Thanksgiving feast. However, all is not going well during the preparations. The turkey slides out of the house, down a hill and into a pond. There are no pies at the bakery and the lettuce for the salad has been given to the rabbits. As they sit down for the feast, Grandmother Tappleton reminds them that although they have nothing to eat, they can still be thankful that they have each other. | What can we learn from the book Thanksgiving at the Tappletons'?
1: We should try to make more delicious food on Thanksgiving.
2: If we don't work hard, there will be no food.
3: Family love is the most important thing.
4: We should always keep things in order.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
the cause of myocarditis cannot what?
* They may not survive.
* Direct damage to the lungs
* A compound that donates proton
* Live by the shore
* Microorganisms
* Survive in a body
* Reproduce by themselves
* Eat by themselves | Reproduce by themselves | [
"They may not survive.",
"Direct damage to the lungs",
"A compound that donates proton",
"Live by the shore",
"Microorganisms",
"Survive in a body",
"Eat by themselves"
] | qasc |
|
And it is eleven thirty at night and I ' m not asleep , which I usually am by now and ...... I am happy . Do I dare to think that this one could be easy on me ? YES , I ' m daring , let 's say I think this one is going to be a lot better than the last one . Time will tell , every good day I 'll accept for sure , and not question it . | What is meant by " this one " ?
1. My new boss
2. My new boy / girl friend .
3. My new kitten .
4. My baby ( child )
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | cosmos |
W and M are side by side with W to the left and M to the right. B is sitting in the right direction of W. N is diagonally above T to the left at a 45 degree angle. L is slightly off center to the top left and M is slightly off center to the bottom right. E is north east of L. T and B are parallel, and T is to the left of B. E is to the right and above S at an angle of about 45 degrees. I is below N at 7 o'clock. | What is the relation of the agent I to the agent L?
A: lower-left
B: right
C: overlap
D: left
E: upper-left
F: below
G: above
H: lower-right
I: upper-right
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
] | stepgame |
I capped off a big week of training with the Big Kahuna Half . I did n't do any tapering or resting heading into this . On top of it all I ' m still sick and blowing major crap out my nose . I ca n't wait to be done with this sinus infection . | Where is the narrator presently traveling ?
- They are in Hawaii .
- They are in California .
- They are in Mexico .
- They are in Jamaica . | They are in Hawaii . | [
"They are in California .",
"They are in Mexico .",
"They are in Jamaica ."
] | cosmos |
The object T is positioned below and to the left of the object K. E and T are parallel, and E is under T. K is diagonally to the upper right of N. | What is the relation of the agent E to the agent K?
* right
* upper-right
* above
* left
* overlap
* upper-left
* below
* lower-left
* lower-right | lower-left | [
"right",
"upper-right",
"above",
"left",
"overlap",
"upper-left",
"below",
"lower-right"
] | stepgame |
Have you ever dreamed of visiting a planet in the Milky Way? While the trip sounds exciting, it would take years and years to reach the place that we are going to. So in the future, bedtime for astronauts may be more than a few hours of regular shut-eye. They would have to sleep for years.
European researchers are now doing hibernation experiments. The study may help them understand whether humans could ever sleep through the years it would take for a space flight to distant planets. "If there was an effective technology, it could make deep-space travel come true," said Mark Ayer of the European Space Agency last month.
What seems like science fiction is not completely impossible. Researchers have been able to use chemicals to put living cells into a sleep-like state where they don't age. They have now moved on to small, non-hibernating mammals like rats. The results will be out soon.
A major challenge is the fact that cells can be very simple systems, but body organs are far more complex .
"It's like moving from a simple Apple computer to a supercomputer," said Marco Biggiogera, a hibernation researcher at Italy's University of Pavia.
Just like bears and frogs, the hibernation of human beings would cause a person's metabolism to lower so they would need less energy.
Medical research, however, is just half of a space flight hibernation system.
There is the challenge of designing a suitable protective place to live. Such a place would provide the proper environment for hibernation, such as the proper temperature. It would also have to monitor life functions and serve the physiological needs of the hibernator.
According to Ayer, the six-person Human Outer Planets Exploration Mission to Jupiter's moon Callisto, could be an opportunity to use human hibernation. The mission aims to send six humans on a five-year flight to Callisto, where they will spend 30 days, in 2045.
, . | What's the best title for the passage?
A) Welcome to the Milky Way
B) Welcome to our space travel
C) Hibernation study for space travel
D) To hibernate, to live longer
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
Today, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe" . Are you a heads-down tribe member? Heads-down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.
Using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost a lot of money. Also, more and more interesting and strange facts happen to the "Heads-down Tribe". Let's have a look at an interesting TV report. A man in America kept using his mobile phone on his way home. As a result, he bumped into a big lost bear on the street. When he lifted his eyes from the phone,he was so scared that he turned around and ran away as quickly as possible. Another fact is that we can often see people in the restaurant eating face to face but looking at their own mobile phones. It's strange that they don't talk to the ones who sit opposite to them during the meal. Some of them even have fun communicating with others on the phone.
Mobile phones are helpful and necessary tools for modern life. Are mobile phones good or bad? It depends on how people use them. Let's be "healthy" users and try to be the "Heads-up Tribe". | What is the main idea of the passage?
- We should use mobile phones properly.
- Mobile phones are helpful and necessary.
- Let's try to be the "Heads-down Tribe".
- Mobile phones are not good for people. | Mobile phones are helpful and necessary. | [
"We should use mobile phones properly.",
"Let's try to be the \"Heads-down Tribe\".",
"Mobile phones are not good for people."
] | race |
E is south west of L. E is positioned down and to the left of S. The object B is positioned above and to the right of the object V. The object V is positioned below and to the left of the object S. | What is the relation of the agent B to the agent E?
- above
- right
- upper-left
- below
- overlap
- left
- lower-left
- lower-right
- upper-right | upper-right | [
"above",
"right",
"upper-left",
"below",
"overlap",
"left",
"lower-left",
"lower-right"
] | stepgame |
Green invaders are taking over America. Not invaders from space, but plants! You might not think of plants as dangerous, but in this case they are threatening nature's delicate food chain.
The invaders are plants brought here from other countries to make gardens and yards look pretty. Ever since people started to arrive on America's shores, they have carried along trees, flowers, and vegetables from other places. Now there are so many of those plants, they are crowding out the native plants that have lived here since before human settlers arrived.
And that's a problem, says Dr. Doug Tallamy. He's insect expert at the University of Delaware. He explains that almost all the plant-eating insects in the United States are specialized, which means they eat only certain plants. Monarch butterfly caterpillars ,for example, dine on milkweed. If people cut down milkweed and replace it with another plant, the butterflies will not have the food source that they need to survive.
But the trouble doesn't stop there. When insects can't get the right plants to eat and they die off, then the birds don't have enough bugs for their meals. Tallamy points out that almost all migrating birds depend on insets to feed their young.
"We cannot let the plants and animals around us disappear." says Tallamy, "The way to preserve them is to give them food to eat. But when we plant non-native plants, we are _ the food chain, because then we don't have the insects the birds need to live."
Fewer of the right plants mean fewer bugs, and fewer bugs mean fewer birds. And that's bad for the Earth, because we need a variety of living things to keep the planet healthy and beautiful.
The good news is, garden centers sell native plants. "Just Google 'native plants' and your location, and you can find out which plants really belong where you live," says Tallamy | We can know whether a plant is native by _ .
1] asking Dr. Doug Tallamy
2] searching in garden
3] looking up in books
4] Googling on the Internet
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
The food simmering in the pan smelled delicious, the aroma filled the entire what?
- Oven
- Cabinet
- Kitchen
- Movie
- Bathroom | Kitchen | [
"Oven",
"Cabinet",
"Movie",
"Bathroom"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
The girls are back in school and love it . Sophia began a little sad , but was happy the rest of the day . They explored their hands and made handprints for their all about me book . They practiced coloring with her . | Why would Sophia be happy ?
A) Sophia is exploring .
B) Sophia is learning .
C) Sophia is working on summer vacation .
D) Sophia is practicing sports .
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
The concept of personal choice in relation to health behaviors is an important one. An estimated 90 percent of all illnesses may be preventable if individuals would make sound personal health choices based upon current medical knowledge. We all enjoy our freedom of choice and do not like to see it restricted when it is within the legal and moral boundaries of society. The structure of American society allows us to make almost all our own personal decisions that may concern our health. If we do desire, we can smoke, drink much, refuse to wear seat belts, eat whatever foods we want, and _ without any exercise. The freedom to make such personal decisions is a fundamental aspect of our society, although the wisdom of these decisions can be questioned. Personal choices to health often cause a difficulty. As one example, teenager may know the facts to smoking cigarettes and health but may be pressured by friends into believing it is a socially accepted thing to do.
A majority of factors, both inherited and environmental, influence the development of health-related behaviors, and it is beyond the scope of this text to discuss all these factors as they may affect any given individual. However, the decision to adopt a particular health related behavior is usually one of personal choices. There are healthy choices and there are unhealthy choices. In discussing the morals of personal choice, Fries and Crapo, drew a comparison. They suggest that to knowingly give oneself over to a behavior that has a statistical probability of shortening life is similar to attempting suicide. Thus, for those individuals who are interested in preserving both the quality and quantity of life, personal health choices should reflect those behaviors that are associated with a statistical probability of increased vitality and longevity . | Sound personal health choice is often difficult to make because _ .
- few people are willing to trade the quality of life for the quantity of life
- there are many factors influencing our decisions
- current medical knowledge is not enough yet
- people are usually influenced by the behavior of their friends | there are many factors influencing our decisions | [
"few people are willing to trade the quality of life for the quantity of life",
"current medical knowledge is not enough yet",
"people are usually influenced by the behavior of their friends"
] | race |
"Tiger Mother" parenting raises media storm. A new book written by a self-described Chinese descent on her super-strict parenting--Battle Hymn of the Tiger Motherhas raised media storm and fierce debates in the U.S.
Amy Chua is a Yale Law School professor and the mother of two teenage girls. She is the daughter of immigrants of Chinese descent. In the Chinese culture,the tiger symbolizes strength and power. In her book Ms.Chua writes about how she demanded excellence from her daughters. For example,her daughters,Sophia and Louisa,were never allowed to attend a sleep-over,be in a school play,watch TV or play computer games. They couldn't choose their own after-class activities or get any grade less than an A.They had to play piano or violin--and no other musical instruments. She writes that if a Chinese child gets a B--which she says "would never happen"--there would be a screaming,hairtearing explosion".She describes making her 7-year-old daughter play a piano piece perfectly--yelling and not letting her leave the bench even to use the bathroom--until it was.
Many people have criticized Chua. Some say her parenting methods were abusive. She even admits that her husband,who is not Chinese,objects to her parenting style. But she says that was the way her parents raised her and her three sisters.
Stacy DeBroff,who has written four books about parenting,says Amy Chua's parenting style is not limited to Chinese families. She says it represents a traditional way of parenting among immigrants seeking a better future for their children. But she also sees a risk. When children have no time to be social or to follow their own interests, they might not develop other skills that they need to succeed in life. Stacy DeBroff advised parents not to just repeat the way they were raised.
Alison Lo,an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Washington's Bothell campus said, "I don't think Amy is advocating a best practice of parenting style, or that success and achievements are critical yardsticks of a good life. But I can imagine how strong her daughters' college applications are going to be. For many parents whose dreams are seeing their kids graduating from a competitive university,Amy is sharing with the readers that it is achievable by persistent,dedicated parental guidance,"Lo said in an interview with Julie Muhlstein,a columnist with the US-based Heraldnet.com."In that sense,a young adult's giftedness can be born,or made,"Lo continued. | Stacy DeBroff advised parents to _ .
* develop their own style of parenting
* be strict with their children
* seek a better future for their children
* follow Amy Chua's parenting style | be strict with their children | [
"develop their own style of parenting",
"seek a better future for their children",
"follow Amy Chua's parenting style"
] | race |
There exists one block named HHH. This block contain two medium grey hexagons. A red hexagon is inside this block. Medium grey hexagon number two is under and medium grey hexagon number one is over this object. Block HHH covers a purple hexagon. The purple object are under two medium grey hexagons. | Is a shape above an object?
- No
- Yes | Yes | [
"No"
] | spartun |
I was intoxicated and driving my car, what would I do with havoc?
- Getting somewhere
- Getting tired
- Pave new roads
- Wreak
- Death | Wreak | [
"Getting somewhere",
"Getting tired",
"Pave new roads",
"Death"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
The window of the Honda was hit from the inside, not the outside. Where was most of the the broken glass found?
* Bridge
* In spain
* Beach
* Field
* Street | Street | [
"Bridge",
"In spain",
"Beach",
"Field"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
Dragons are not real animals, but look like a combination of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer. They have two horns and a long moustache . With fantastic powers, they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancient China loved dragons. Their clothes were covered with pictures of dragons.
We are proud to call ourselves the "descendants of the dragon". In Chinese, "excellent" people are often called "dragon". A number of Chinese sayings and idioms talk about dragons, for example, " _ ," which means he or she will be successful.
It is said that people born in the Year of the Dragon have certain characteristics. They are creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered. There are some famous "dragons" who have done excellent things, for example, Deng Xiaoping, the famous businessman, Li Jiacheng and the movie star Zhao Wei. They are all successful.
There are also some traditional festivals about dragons in China, such as Dragon Head Raising Day and the Dragon Boat Festival. We have different kinds of activities to celebrate them. These two festivals come every year, but the Year of the Dragon comes every twelve years.
The dragon is very important in Chinese culture. As the "descendants of the dragon", it is necessary for us to know the views on dragons in our culture. It can help us understand why our parents always want us to be "dragons".
The year 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. Good luck to you! | What characteristics may the people born in the Year of the Dragon have?
* Lovely, confident, brave and quick-tempered
* Creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered
* Creative, confident, brave and powerful
* Lucky, confident, creative and successful | Creative, confident, brave and quick-tempered | [
"Lovely, confident, brave and quick-tempered",
"Creative, confident, brave and powerful",
"Lucky, confident, creative and successful"
] | race |
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A contains one medium yellow square. A medium yellow triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium yellow square. Block B is below block A. It has a small blue triangle, one big yellow circle and a big yellow square. The big yellow circle is below the big yellow square. The small blue triangle is to the right of and above the big shape which is below the big yellow square. | What is above the big yellow square? a big circle or a small shape? | None of them | [
"Big circle ",
"Small shape",
"Both of them"
] | spartqa |
Loneliness is like a disease, and what's worse, it's contagious. It can spread from one person to another, according to the recent research that stresses the power of one person's emotions to affect even people they don't know.
The new analysis, involving 4,793 people who were interviewed every two years between 2005 and 2015, showed that a friend of a lonely person was 52% more likely to develop feelings of loneliness by the time of the next interview. A friend of that person was 25% more likely, and a friend of a friend of a friend was 15% more likely.
''Loneliness is not just the property of an individual. It can be transmitted across people--even people you don't have direct contact with," said John T. Cacioppo, a psychologist of University of Chicago who led the study published in the December issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Loneliness has been linked to medical problems, including depression, sleep problems and generally poorer physical health. Identifying some of the causes could help reduce the emotion and improve health, experts said.
Although the study did not examine how loneliness spreads, Cacioppo said another research has provided clues. "Let's say for whatever reason you get lonely. You then interact with other people in a more negative fashion. That puts them in a negative mood and makes them more likely to interact with other people in a negative fashion and they _ their social ties and become lonely," Cacioppo said.
According to Cacioppo, loneliness spread more easily among women than men, perhaps because women were more likely to express emotions.
Lonely people become less and less trusting others. This makes it more and more difficult for them to make friends--and more likely that society will reject them. Therefore, it is important to recognize and deal with loneliness. Cacioppo emphasizes people who have been pushed to the edges of society should receive help to repair their social networks. | What should lonely people do to get rid of loneliness? '
- Admit and try to solve it.
- Interact with others more negatively.
- Refuse the help given by others.
- Express emotions more often. | Interact with others more negatively. | [
"Admit and try to solve it.",
"Refuse the help given by others.",
"Express emotions more often."
] | race |
When Mary was seven, her family moved to a new town. She usually went to school by bus, for it was not near her house.
One morning, their family clock stopped and when they got up, it was too late for Mary to catch the school bus. Her mother said she would drive Mary to school on her way to the office.
"But how can you find the way, Mum?" Mary asked. " You have only been to my school once.
"Yes," her mother answered. "But you've been there by school bus seven times, you know the way. "Oh, yes" said Mary.
They started out and Mary asked her mother to turn one way or another on their way to school, so she made her mother drive round most of the town before they got there. When they arrived, her mother found it was not really very far from their house.
"Why did you make me go such a long way?" her mother asked her. "Well, Mum." answered Mary. "I know only this way. The bus always goes like this, so the other children can take it to school." | How did Mary usually went to school?
1. By bike.
2. By school bus.
3. By car.
4. On foot.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
A box named one contains a medium orange apple. A small green apple and a medium green apple are on the left side of a big orange melon. The big orange melon is inside and touching box one. A medium yellow melon is to the left-hand side of the small green apple. The medium yellow melon is inside box one. Over the medium green apple there is the small green apple. The small green apple and the medium green apple are within box one. Another box named two with a medium orange apple contains box one. A big yellow melon is inside and touching and a medium yellow watermelon is inside this box. The big yellow melon is to the right of and the medium orange apple is above the medium yellow watermelon. | What is the position of box two relative to the medium orange apple in box one?
A: near
B: tpp
C: ntppi
D: front
E: ntpp
F: dc
G: right
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
] | spartun |
Three boxes, named one, two and three exist in the image. Box three is to the right of box one. Box two is on the right side of this box. Box one covers a medium yellow apple. Box two covers a medium orange apple and contains a medium green apple. Another medium orange apple and another medium green apple are in this box. Medium orange apple number two is over medium green apple number two. Over medium orange apple number one is medium green apple number two. Medium green apple number one is below the thing that was above medium green apple number two. A medium yellow apple is covered by box three. | Where is medium orange apple number one regarding the medium yellow apple covered by box three?
* ntppi
* tpp
* below
* po
* above
* near
* right | right | [
"ntppi",
"tpp",
"below",
"po",
"above",
"near"
] | spartun |
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Please enclose a cheque or credit card details together with an SAE or add 50 p to the total amount to cover postage. Please send to the Box Office , RST, Stratford-upon-Avon , CV37 6BB. | . What is a useful number to call at 11 a.m. Sunday ?
A. 01789 295623.
B. 01862 387665.
C. 0541 541051.
D. 01789 261174.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
I decided to try the quick fix for groggy : STOPEATS , which roughly translates to giving the boy a sammich . I fed him , got some water into him ( not much , why does no one ever take big gulps ? ) and I warmed him and gave him tylenol to reduce his moderate fever and interviewed him about possible toxins ( which he denies . ) . | What illness may he currently have ?
* the flu
* cancer
* None of the above choices .
* heart failure | the flu | [
"cancer",
"None of the above choices .",
"heart failure"
] | cosmos |
We have two blocks. Lets call them A and B. Block A is above B. Block A contains one small black square and a medium black circle. There is also a big yellow square in this block. Above the medium black circle and the big yellow square is the small black square. The medium black circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is to the right of the big yellow square. Block B has a big black triangle, a small black circle and one medium yellow square. The big black triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium yellow square is below and to the left of a medium black square. This block also has a medium blue square. The medium black square is touching the right edge of this block. The big black triangle is to the right of the square which is below the medium black square. It is below and near to the medium blue square. | What is above the big yellow square? a medium blue square or a small black square? | Small black square | [
"Medium blue square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
We are already familiar with computers--computers work for us at home, in offices and in factories. But it is also true that many children today are using computers at schools before they can write. What does this mean for the future? Are these children lucky or not?
Many people who do not know about computers think of them as machines that children play with. They worry that children do not learn from experience but just from pressing a button and that this is not good for them. They think that children are growing not knowing about the real world.
But people who understand more about computers say that computers can be very good for children. A computer can help them to learn about the real world more quickly, to learn what they want to learn and think for themselves. And for the future, don't we need people who can think clearly, who know how to get information quickly and use it well? What do you think? | Does everyone think computers are good for children?
- They are not sure.
- They don't know.
- No, not everyone thinks so.
- Yes, they do. | They don't know. | [
"They are not sure.",
"No, not everyone thinks so.",
"Yes, they do."
] | race |
An American woman Anna Jarvis was the first person to decide the mothers should have a holiday in their honor each year. Miss Jarvis started her campaign in 1906 in her home city Philadelphia. She wrote thousands of letters to congressmen , city officials, teachers and newspaper publishers, proposing an official holiday for mothers. She traveled all over America, trying to get support for the idea. Her battle went on for years.
In 1914, the Congress declared the second Sunday in May each year as Mother's Day. Anna Jarvis wanted Mother's Day to be a simple event. She thought children could honor their mothers by spending some time with them as an act of love and respect. However, the holiday turned out to be a major event for department stores, flower shops and greetingcard industry, which Miss Jarvis didn't like.
Americans spend millions of dollars on gifts for their mothers on this day. Younger children often try to prepare and serve breakfast for their mothers. Fathers may offer to take care of children so that mothers can enjoy themselves. The holiday becomes an important time for family gathering. | Miss Jarvis proposed Mother's Day in order that people could show their love and respect to their mothers _ .
- by offering them precious gifts
- by spending some time with them
- by eating in restaurants together
- by taking children for them | by offering them precious gifts | [
"by spending some time with them",
"by eating in restaurants together",
"by taking children for them"
] | race |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block A contains one medium blue square and a medium black square. The medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium black square. Block B is to the left of block A. It has a medium yellow square and one medium black square. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium black square. Above block A there is block C which has one medium yellow square. | What is above the blue object? a medium black square which is in block B or a medium black square that is in block A? | Medium black square that is in block a | [
"Medium black square which is in block b",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
My goodness , my musical world changed almost overnight . I abruptly stopped writing pop songs , or any songs at all , and at the same time my first marriage ended and I started living a solitary life that lasted eleven years . I recorded pop songs for the last couple of cassettes , the Revox finally died and I stopped communicating in song . I think this was mostly because I 'd pick up an electric guitar and play blues riffs rather than what I 'd done for years , sitting down with an acoustic guitar and playing a song . I became a Christian , and formed a blues band in the late ' 90s , which started me writing blues songs about girls I dated or anything else that concerned me . | What may be the reason for someone becoming a Christian ?
1: People 's judgments were weighing on them .
2: People find faith during hard times .
3: None of the above choices .
4: People pressured them into believing something .
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | cosmos |
A television may turn on at the push of a button because
- The circuit has shorted out
- The television is pretty short
- The path of electricity is completed
- The button was plastic | The path of electricity is completed | [
"The circuit has shorted out",
"The television is pretty short",
"The button was plastic"
] | openbookqa |
|
There are three blocks, A, B and C. A small yellow circle is in block A. To the left of block A is block B with one small blue square in it. This block also contains one medium blue circle. The small blue square is near to and to the left of the medium blue circle. Above block B there is block C which contains a medium black circle. This block also contains a big yellow square. The medium black circle is far from and above the big yellow square. | What is above the medium blue circle? a big yellow square which is touching the right edge of a block or a small blue square? | Big yellow square which is touching the right edge of a block | [
"Small blue square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Earthquakes may happen anywhere on the earth. When some plates of the earth move suddenly, an earthquake happens. Many earthquakes begin under the sea. They often happen near the mountains , too.
During an earthquake, the shakings make rocks rise suddenly and even crack open. Houses fall, people are killed or hurt, and sometimes the whole villages or cities are destroyed .
Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? Scientists have studied earthquakes and made maps that show the "earthquake belts". In areas in these belts, it's possible for earthquakes to happen. In these areas we should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes.
In the future, scientists will be able to tell when and where an earthquake will be before they happen. They can also tell people what to do and how to do it. | Which of the following is True according to the passage?
1. We should build strong houses to fight against earthquakes.
2. The scientists can tell when and where an earthquake is now.
3. During an earthquake few people are killed or hurt.
4. Earthquakes all happen near the mountains.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | race |
We have one box named one. This box cover a medium orange melon and a medium yellow apple. A small melon, a big green melon and a big green apple are in this box. The orange fruit is over the big green apple and is on the right side of the small thing. This thing is over and close to the big green melon. The big green melon and the big green apple are above the medium yellow apple.To the right of the medium yellow apple is the small fruit. Under the big green apple there is this thing. | Are all fruits close to any fruit?
* Yes
* No | No | [
"Yes"
] | spartun |
A box named DDD contain a tiny orange dimond and a midsize green oval. A tiny white oval is in and a midsize rectangle is covered by this box. Box DDD covers a midsize orange oval which is north of the tiny orange dimond. This thing is north of and west of the green object. The tiny white oval is to the east of the green shape and is north of the rectangle. This shape is to the south of the thing that was north of the tiny orange dimond. Close to this thing there is the tiny orange dimond. There is a box named EEE. Box EEE has a midsize white oval. A midsize orange dimond is in this box. To the north of the midsize orange dimond is the midsize white oval. | Are all objects to the south of all shapes?
A) No
B) Yes
| A | [
"B"
] | spartun |
Consumers will be digging deeper into their pockets to buy flowers, gift cards and choco lates on Valentine's Day with average spending expected to rise eight percent over last year to nearly $200.
And along with their expanding wallets,4 million Americans are expected to propose marriage or receive a proposal on Feb 14.
"We've seen a consistent trend of consumers saying they will spend more,from holiday shopping to 2012 travel plans,and spending plans for Feb 14 are no exception,"said Sonali Chakravorti,vice president at American Express.
In its latest spending and savings tracker,American Express questioned 2,000 adults across the United States to gauge(,)how much and on what consumers will be spending their money on Cupid's big day.
Nearly half of people said they intend to celebrate at a favori te restaurant, seven percent more than last year.Flowers are still the most popular gift for a Valentine,followed hy gift cards,jewelry and electronics.
Among couples getting betrothed ,30 percent said they wou]d propose during a weekend getaway or vacation.To seal the deal,48 percent of people think an engagement ring costing between $1,000 to $5,000 would be appropriatc but 22 percent said up to $2,000 for jewelry would be more realistic,while five percent thought nothing of spending$10,000 or more on a ring.
Although nearly 40 percent of women think whoever asked for the date should pay for it,14 Dercent said the bill should be split,but most unmarried men said they would cover the cost of the date.
Finances can be a delieate subject,so half of people don't talk about money until they have been together six months and 20 percent of married coupies did not refer to the subject until after they have tied the knot.
After marriage money matters can be a cause of disagreements,although the poll showed arguments over household budgets,spending on the children and everyday purchases have declined since last year. | Which is the most popular place for people to celebrate Valentine's Day?
- A beautiful park.
- A proposal party.
- A super market.
- A favourite restaurant. | A super market. | [
"A beautiful park.",
"A proposal party.",
"A favourite restaurant."
] | race |
Self-confidence is an attitude which allows individuals to have positive yet realistic views of themselves and their situations. Self-confident people trust their own abilities, have a general sense of control in their lives, and believe that,within reason, they will be able to do what they wish., plan., and expect. Having self-confidence does not mean that individuals will be able to do everything. Self-confident people have expectations that are realistic. Even when some of their expectations are not met,they continue to be positive and to accept themselves.
People who are not self-confident depend too much on the approval of others in order to feel good about themselves. They tend to avoid taking risks because they fear failure. They generally do not expect to be successful. They often put themselves down and tend to ignore compliments paid to them By contrast,self-confident people are willing to risk the disapproval of others because they generally trust their own abilities. They tend to accept themselves;they don't feel they have to conform in order to be accepted.
Many factors affect the development of self-confidence. Parents' attitudes are crucial to children's feelings about themselves,particularly in children's early years. When parents pro- vide acceptance, children receive a solid foundation for good feelings about themselves. If one or both parents are much to critical or demanding, or if they are overprotective and discourage children's moves toward independence, children may come to believe they are unqualified or inadequate.
Surprisingly, lack of self-confidence is not necessarily related to lack of ability. Instead it is often the result of focusing too much on the unrealistic expectations or standards of others, especially parents and society. Friends' influences can be as powerful or more powerful than those of parents and society in shaping feelings of one's self. Students in their college years reexamine values and develop their own identities and thus are particularly sensitive to the influence of friends. | What might the author most probably continue to talk about in the following passage?
1. What one should avoid in building self-confidence.
2. How we can become more acceptable.
3. What self-confident children usually get from parents.
4. Lack of self-confident has many side effects.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
It's hard to manage a truck where there's
* A slight breeze
* Foggy conditions
* Some small clouds
* Diffused sunlight | Foggy conditions | [
"A slight breeze",
"Some small clouds",
"Diffused sunlight"
] | openbookqa |
|
An elderly couple lived far away from their children. They noticed that they were beginning to forget many little things around the house. They were afraid that this could be perilous, as one of them might forget to turn off the stove and thus cause a fire. They were so worried that they decided to see their doctor to get some help. Their doctor told them that it was unnecessary to take medicine and that many people of their age found it useful to write themselves little notes as reminders. The elderly couple thought this wonderful, and left the doctor's office very pleased with the advice.
When they got home, the wife said, "Dear, will you please go to the kitchen and get me a dish of ice cream? And why don't you write that down so you won't forget?"
"Don't be silly," said the husband. "I can remember a dish of ice cream!"
"Well," said the wife, "I'd also like some strawberries on it. You should write that down, because I know you'll forget."
"Come on, my memory's not that bad," replied the husband. "A dish of ice cream and some strawberries. I can remember that!"
And with that, the husband shut the kitchen door behind him. The wife could hear him getting out pots and pans, and making some noise, preparing the dish. He came out of the kitchen about 15 minutes later.
Walking over to his wife, he presented her with a plate of fried eggs. The wife took a look at the plate, glanced up at her husband and said, "Hey, where's the toast?" | The couple was worried about _ .
- their poor memory
- their bad health
- their lonely life
- their dangerous stove | their dangerous stove | [
"their poor memory",
"their bad health",
"their lonely life"
] | race |
Here 's how this experiment was actually conducted . I took 25 pages of different sizes ( from 45 KB to 4151 KB ) and inserted unique , non - existent keywords into each page at 10 KB intervals ( that is , a unique keyword was included after each 10 KB of text ) . These keywords were auto - generated exclusively for this experiment and served as " indexation depth marks " . | What may be a plausible fact about the experiment ?
A) The experiment was performed on a computer .
B) The experiment was conducted outside .
C) The experiment was conducted on stage .
D) The experiment was conducted on my smartphone .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
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